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Port Hills

Summit Road, Christchurch, New Zealand
64 3 379 9629
Ranked #26 of 149 attractions in Christchurch
4.5 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Geologic Formations, Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas, Neighbourhoods
Most recent review
- 9 May 2012
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Christchurch, New Zealand
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

I grew up on the "Peninsula" - at least once a week I can be found wandering the Port Hills. More

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012

Beautiful , The views are absolutley stunning and its nice and not to busy , havent been up there since the quakes but i can still imagine it would be stunning , cool and green up there , definatly a place to visit when in Christchurch More

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2012

a great place with fabulous cycling, running or walking to be done on many different paths and tracks. A nice spot to stop and have a cuppa or an ice cream at the top at Sign of the Kiwi as well. Stunning views to either side of the hills. The Harry Eel is a lovely walk or run that follows... More

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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44 reviews 44 reviews
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2012

If your looking for a view that nature cannot take away then visit the port hills and take in its splender. There are plenty of tracks and the landscape remains the same... Quakes or no quakes this area is a must for all who visit the area More

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Christchurch
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20 reviews 20 reviews
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2009
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The Port Hills form a back drop to Christchurch city (they lie between the city and the port of Lyttelton - hence the name...) You can easily drive up into them from the end of Colombo St, (which runs through the central city) and then take the scenic drive along the Summit Road all the way to Godley Head and... More

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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2009
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